ALEPPO — The Salqin area in the western countryside of Idlib, northwest Syria, is famous for its pomegranates. The area has fertile soil and irrigation water is available, especially in the town of Darkush, on the banks of the Orontes River.
The harvest period extends through October and November. The harvesting and processing of pomegranates provide job opportunities for hundreds of people in the region and a good income for farmers.
